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. 2014 Jan;8(1):271-2.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/6556.3928. Epub 2014 Jan 12.

Diagnostic dilemma of a double tooth: a rare case report and review

D B Nandini  1 , B S Deepak  2 , M Selvamani  3 , H K Puneeth  4
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Diagnostic dilemma of a double tooth: a rare case report and review

D B Nandini et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Gemination or Schizodontism is a developmental anomaly affecting the tooth shape which is often confused with fusion. It affects primary dentition more often than permanent. It is a rare occurrence in the posterior teeth. Its etiology, pathogenesis, prevalence, differential diagnosis and management are discussed and a rare case of gemination of maxillary premolar is reported here.

Keywords: Fusion; Gemination; Schizodontism; Supernumerary teeth; Twinning.

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Intraoral photograph showing bifid crown in maxillary left first premolar
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Intraoral periapical radiograph of maxillary left first premolar showing two separate c rown s and single root
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